Grilled Yogurt Chicken Kabobs (video)

garlic and yogurt chicken kabobs recipe with salad

These grilled yogurt chicken kabobs are so juicy and flavorful! It’s so easy to put together and the chicken is perfectly seasoned! I make my chicken kabobs with cubed chicken thigh and a creamy yogurt marinade with turmeric and cumin. Enjoy the grilled chicken with a simple side salad of tomatoes and cucumbers!

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Marinating Yogurt Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are so juicy and delicious! I almost always tend use chicken thighs for grilled chicken and for this recipe. The dark meat takes the heat better than chicken breast and it’s really a no-fail kind of meat. You can use chicken breast but I recommend marinating for 24 hours. First portion the chicken thighs, then coat them in the creamy yogurt sauce!

The sauce is made with a combination of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise and spices! It’s seasoned with turmeric, garlic, smoked paprika and tons of other goodness. If you want to add a bit of spicy kick to the recipe, feel free to add a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper. Add the chicken to the marinade and make sure to coat each piece generously for maximum flavor!

Grilling the Chicken Kabobs

Grilling the kabobs is super easy! Here’s how it’s done:

  1. Skewer the chicken meat onto wooden or metal skewers, making sure not to over-crowd the meat. If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to 475/500F or indoor grill pan over medium heat.
  3. Grill the chicken kabobs for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly. Remove from heat and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
grilled chicken kabobs with yogurt marinade

Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe

Serve these grilled chicken kabobs up with a simple side salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers and green onion. It’s super easy to put together and really complements the grilled meat! Just toss together the cucumbers, tomatoes, dill, and scallions. Season the salad with salt to taste and dress it with olive oil.

Also, try this recipe with these side dish recipes:

blat salad with feta cheese, shallots and caesar dressing

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Yogurt Chicken Kabobs video recipe

Grilled Yogurt Chicken Kabobs (video)

20 minutes prep + 20 minutes cook
4 servings
Easy and juicy grilled chicken kabobs marinated in a Greek yogurt marinade with turmeric, garlic and cumin! Enjoy it with an easy side salad!

Ingredients 

For Chicken Kabobs:

  • 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: dried basil, smoked paprika

For Tomato Cucumber Salad:

  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 green scallions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the yogurt sauce first in a large bowl. Simply combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper and spices. Whisk everything together until the sauce is creamy.
  • Prepare the meat next: cut the chicken thighs into large, 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place the chicken into the marinade and use a spatula to combine everything together. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a 4 to 6, or overnight. Marinate overnight especially if using chicken breast.
  • Skewer the chicken meat onto wooden or metal skewers, making sure not to over-crowd the meat. Preheat an outdoor grill to 475/500F or indoor grill pan over medium heat. Grill the chicken kabobs for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly. Remove from heat and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • For the salad, simply toss together the cucumber, tomatoes, scallion, dill, salt and olive oil. Serve on the side with the chicken kabobs.
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Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg